Oregon is not known as a particular hot spot for whale watching – at least not compared to places like the Puget Sound or Hawaii – but at least one spot has enough action that it’s been dubbed the “whale watching capital of Oregon.”
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we take a trip to Depoe Bay, the whale watching destination on the central Oregon coast, where we look for gray whales, eat good seafood and explore all the other attractions around town.
While most gray whales swim right past Depoe Bay on their annual migration, a small population likes to stick around. These “summer residents” have earned a following and helped establish a whale watching industry in town. As the whales gather in the shallows offshore, the people gather on the shores to watch.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
- Where, when and how to go whale watching in Depoe Bay.
- The food scene in town is worth exploring, from Gracie’s Sea Hag to Pirate Coffee Company.
- A series of small parks around town offer beautiful ocean views.
- What would a coast town be without some good shoppy shops?
Here’s the full episode:
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